Someone I can message or text every once in a while, maybe once or twice a day, who feels good about getting them. Maybe send a selfie or a meal I cook once in a while, idea sounding board.

Couple weekends a month, we get together for a couple dates, sex, stuff like that. Cuddling with some netflix, maybe some dancing, if its summer go do some hiking and rock climbing or outdoorsy stuff.

Cook some good food together, do some crocheting, whatever. Shared hobbies, or maybe mix up your partners hobbies with yours for a couple nights and do stuff together.

No need to live together, just a nice relationship where the two people respect eachother, hook up every once in a while and touch bases.

No need to marry. Outdated concept that just ends up with most people falling out of love. Have your own hobbies, your own friends, your own life, just with your beau within reach and able to touch whenever one of you feels like it.

Thank you for all the opinions on what you think a relationship is. However, you could've answered that in your own comment instead of trying to tell me what my view is. I don't care what you think it is.

That's essentially what a good relationship is. Someone who is your best friend, but something more at the same time.

You know those cliche times you hear "My husband is my best friend"? Well, they're not for nothing. You should be friends with your SO before you're their lover, if for nothing else other than understanding eachother.

Well yeah but if i could rate that kind of relation ship, that would be a 60%. The other 40% is the extra mile of finding someone who actually want to be with you when things goes south, want to stick by your side whatever happens, etc. And a relashionship thats makes you wanna go the extra mile.. Its hard to express. An exemple you often see for that kind of relashionship that's about to end is thinking a kid will solve the problems. That a kid will fill the void of the complaisant relashionship..

Well, the OP is asking people what their specific dream relationship is, and the stuff you mention isn't really relevant for me. I don't particularly care if someone "sticks by my side through the hard times".

It's all subjective on what the person wants and needs, right? If you asked my cousin what her perfect relationship is, it would be a man who takes care of her, lets her stay home with her kids, and pays the bills.

That isn't close to my (or even any other woman's) views, but it might resonate with others.

You aren't bothered by the fact that your dreams in life are so centered on only your own needs and wants? One of the things I want in life is to be someone who brought other people happiness and the feeling of love and security. Meeting someone's physical needs is nice, but it is also very mechanical. I'd feel more like a well kept zoo animal than a partner or cherished loved one in that situation. I am not criticizing you,even if it sounds that way. There is nothing inherently wrong with focusing on the self, even if people insist that there is. I don't personally relate, but that doesn't mean I judge you for it. I genuinely want to understand better.

I couldn’t afford our house on my salary alone where I live. When you’re super young you don’t consider the practical side. Also, marriage + homeownership=tax deductions. At least in the US. Sigh..I am now old and boring😒

I just told my good friend, who is currently going through a divorce, that this is exactly the type of relationship I want. I definitely agree that marriage is outdated and just kind of a weird societal construct. It’s awesome whether or not it works out for people, don’t get me wrong. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong way to do things. But I definitely don’t find it necessary for my life.